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Bill Studebaker
William Gene "Bill" Studebaker passed away on April 3, 2012 in Odenton, MD. He was 90 years old, born October 4, 1921 in Marcus, WA to Harold and Minnie (Culp) Studebaker.
Bill grew up in Skagit County. He graduated from Sedro-Woolley High school and attended Skagit Valley College.
Bill was a Veteran of the US Air Force having attained the rank of Lt. Col. He served in World War II as a Command Pilot and in the Korean War as a pilot.
In 1946 Bill married Ailsa Clune of Australia.
Upon retirement Bill worked for the Dept. of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Safety in WA DC.
Bill was truly a gentleman of gentlemen, treating all with kindness and respect. He loved life. He loved his children, grandchildren, extended family and many friends. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed fellowship of friends that went with it.
Bill was preceded in death by his late wife, Velma; his parents, and brother Roy.
He is survived by his son, James (Carol) Studebaker, of Australia; daughter, Susan, of Odenton, Maryland; a brother, Karl (Mary), of Bellingham; grandchildren, James of Reston, VA. and Elizabeth, of Sacramento, CA; nephews, Tom Studebaker (Dana), of Sedro-Woolley and Kenneth Studebaker (JoAnn), of La Palma, CA; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Interment was held on April 5 in Cranston, RH. A memorial service was held at the Fort Mead Officers Club on Friday, April, 6, 2012.
--Skagit Valley Herald, Skagit County, Washington, May 9, 2012
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